Glen Roy Winemakers Pty Ltd – which trades as Bellwether Wines in Coonawarra – has gone into liquidation.
This comes just a few months after the wine community rallied around the owner Sue Bell to help keep the winery afloat.
Sue – one of Australia’s best winemakers – is much loved and well respected in the industry and broader community.
Michael Oscar Basedow has been appointed liquidator by an order of the Federal Court.
A report in The Advertiser says the business has ceased trading but the liquidator is looking at entering a licence agreement to allow operations to continue.
Mr Basedow told WBM, “While the company has ceased trading, I am currently considering whether the business can be operated under licence to the director, Sue Bell, who is hopeful of continuing what she has created at the Glen Roy Shearing Shed, while I consider all options available.
“As it is only day one of my appointment, my office will contact you next week to provide further information should it be required.”
In April the wine industry came together to buy wine from Bellwether.
Sue said at the time, “It’s a week since I told people I have got myself in a bit of a pickle and I cannot believe what has occurred since then.
“I’m just really grateful. It means a lot to have the support of people I care about and have known throughout my career.”
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